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Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

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SCAN DOSE SUMMARY

Cross-ref. LGG is the most-studied probiotic strain in the world. Reduces: antibiotic-associated diarrhea (RR 0.49), rotavirus duration (1 day), atopic eczema risk in infants (RR 0.56). The GG strain specifically (ATCC 53103) — other L. rhamnosus strains are NOT interchangeable. Culturelle® is the most recognized LGG brand. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*

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Quality Testing Intelligence

Based on independent third-party laboratory analysis

Category pass rate: ~85% of probiotic supplements passed. Major failures are in kefir/fermented products and counting method controversies.

Common failures:
CFU shortfall in kefir: Lifeway (96.7% missing), Redwood Hill Farm (99.98% missing), CoYo (81.1% missing)
Non-standard counting: Seed DS-01 uses AFU instead of CFU (91% less by standard measure)
Strain not identified: Many products don't specify strain, only species
Dead on arrival: Some products lose viability before expiration
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